
Everyone will receive free admission to The Butterfly House on Wednesday, September 18 in honor of the Evelyn E. Newman Founder's Day Celebration.
The celebration is named in honor of the founder of The Butterfly House, which opened its doors on September 18, 1998.
In 2001, the Butterfly House became a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden with a commitment to foster a greater understanding of plant and animal relationships to promote the conservation and restoration of natural habitats.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry at 3:30 p.m.) at The Butterfly House in Chesterfield.
More information: butterflyhouse.org
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!